Has anyone else had this thought, and how far did it get you. I'm considering just looking for some wood from the lumber yard, take off the side panels, cut the wood to size, weather-"proof" it, figure out if new brackets would be needed, fasten the sucker and enjoy the on-lookers as i roll to the beach; long-board strapped on.

If i have the money this summer i want to get it worked out...just gotta...crawl through...finals